A honeydew melon hybrid with improved disease-resistance

• Improved disease resistance
• Improved firmness and transportability
• Excellent brix development and good flavour
• Large to medium, round fruit with smooth, off-white skin
• Pale green flesh colour, suitable for fresh-cut and whole fruit

Type:

A hybrid honeydew melon.

Maturity:

Main season 80 - 90 days.

Plant Characteristics:

A vigorous plant with a healthy leaf cover that protects the fruit against sunburn. Uniform fruit set makes harvesting easier.

Fruit Characteristics:

Harvest maturity is indicated by a rind colour change from light green to off-white, and the absence of visible greening on the ground spot. Large to medium, round fruit of 1.5 – 2.5kg, with uniform fruit size and shape. The skin is off-white in colour with a smooth appearance, and a pale green flesh colour. The fruit have a small seed cavity, with good flavour and brix development.

Disease Resistance:

HR: Fusarium (Fom) 0, 2.
IR: Powdery Mildew

Adaption:

HONEY STAR is recommended for early, mid and late season production in the mild Northern growing areas, and summer production in the Southern growing areas.

Yield Potential:

Very high yield potential.

Features & Benefits:

HONEY STAR has a very high yield potential, excellent brix development, and good flavour. The fruit is suitable for both the whole fruit and fresh-cut processor markets.